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Ministry of Defence
100th Warship of Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited,in LCU L-56,Commissioned in Visakhapatnam
Sixth ship of Class of Eight Landing Craft Utility  Mark-IV vessels - IN LCU L-56 - was commissioned by Vice Admiral Atul Kumar Jain, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command in Visakhapatnam today. It is 100th warship of Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited , Kolkata, a Mini Ratna Category 1 & leading shipyard of the country.
LCU Mk-IV ship is an amphibious ship with its primary role being transportation and deployment of Main Battle Tanks, Armored Vehicles, troops and equipment from ship to shore. These ships, based at the Andaman and Nicobar Command, can be deployed for multirole activities like beaching operations, search and rescue, disaster relief operations, supply and replenishment and evacuation from distant islands.
Designed to accommodate 216 personnel, LCU is equipped with two Indigenous CRN 91 Guns to provide artillery fire support during landing operations. The ship is fitted with state-of-the-art equipment and advanced systems like Integrated Bridge System  and Integrated Platform Management System .
The LCU Mk-IV Class of ships are fitted with close to 90% indigenous content in line with the Government of India’s ‘Make in India’ initiative towards achieving self-reliance and indigenisation.
The Mk-IV LCU Vessels are a further improved version of the Mk-III LCU Vessels presently being used by the Indian Navy. The entire design of LCU Mark-IV ship has been developed in-house by GRSE as per requirements specified by Indian Navy.
Currently,GRSE has a strong order book of over Rs. 27,500 crores equipping the shipyard with a deep pool of revenue-generating projects.22 shipsincludingeightASWSWC, threeP17A, oneASWC, four Nos. Survey Vessels , twoLCUs, fourFPVsare in various stages of construction and are expected to be delivered to the Indian Navy and the Indian Coast Guard accordingly. Three ships of Project P17A Advanced Stealth Frigates are being constructed using Modular Construction Technology, 3D Modelling concepts and latest software like Aveva Marine and NAPA. The first ship is progressing at a rapid pace with production being ahead of schedule while production of the second frigate is slated to commence shortly.
GRSE’s association with the Indian Navy is long and strong as over the last six decades the shipyard has been building warships and other vessels for the country’s Navy and Coast Guard. Over last 59 years, GRSE has built around 780 platforms which include 100 warships to Indian Navy.
Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister’s meeting with Dr. Andrew Forrest, Executive Chairman and Founder of Fortescue Metals Group and Fortescue Future Industries
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi met the leading Australian industrialist Dr. Andrew Forrest, Executive Chairman and Founder of Fortescue Metals Group and Fortescue Future Industries on 23 May 2023 in Sydney, Australia.
Prime Minister welcomed Fortescue Group’s plans to work with Indian companies in the field of Green Hydrogen. Emphasizing India’s ambitious renewable energy plans, Prime Minister highlighted the transformative reforms and initiatives being taken by India, such as the Green Hydrogen Mission.
Dr. Forrest briefed Prime Minister on Fortescue Future Industries plans and projects in India.
Ministry of Finance
Exchange Rate Notification No.16/2022 - Customs 
In exercise of the powers conferred by section 14 of the Customs Act, 1962 , the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs hereby makes the following amendments in the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs Notification No.13/2022-CUSTOMS , dated 3rd March, 2022 with effect from 12th March, 2022.
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Prime Minister's Office
PM bows to Maa Katyayani
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has sought blessings of Maa Katyayani for the devotees to further the spirit of brotherhood and compassion in our society during Navratri.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said;
"I bow to Maa Katyayani. May her blessings remain upon us and may they further the spirit of brotherhood and compassion in our society."
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
National Health Authority organized ABDM adoption workshop for diagnostic industry representatives
The National Health Authority  organized a workshop on Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission  for the stakeholders of diagnostic industry on 22nd December, 2022 in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. The objective of the workshop was to highlight the role of ABDM and the importance of digital health records for the patients, especially the diagnostic reports which are needed repeatedly in case of referrals or while visiting a different health facility.
The workshop saw participation from pathologists and microbiologists, diagnostic lab owners, representatives from Indian Association of Pathologists and Microbiologists  and District and State level office bearers of Lab Owners Association. Apart from these representatives from the diagnostic industry, officials from NHA, state health department officials and ABDM partners offering LMIS  and PHR  solutions also participated in the workshop.
The participants were also briefed about the Digital Health Incentive Scheme  launched recently under the ABDM for the stakeholders. Under DHIS, eligible laboratories and LMIS solution providers can earn financial incentives of up to Rs. 4 crores by helping patients digitize their health records.
The workshop was organised with the support of Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation  & PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP India. More such workshops and webinars will be organised to reach out to the stakeholders in different regions and to orient them about the benefits and features of ABDM.
Ministry of Railways
Railway Deploys 2670 Covid Care Beds at 9 Railway Stations
Railways Meet Demand of Delhi, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra State Governments for Covid Care Coaches
Covid Care Coaches are also stationed at Faizabad, Bhadohi, Varanasi, Bareli & Nazibabad in Uttar-Pradesh ready for deployment on demand of State Govt
Nearly 64000 Covid Care Beds Provisioned in around 4000 Covid Care Coaches across the Country
The Ministry of Railways is swiftly meeting the State Governments’ demand for the facility of Covid Care coaches during the current raging second spell of the Covid pandemic with its fleet of 4000 coaches  with a capacity of 64000 beds. As per currently available data, these facilities are seeing a steady intake registering a cumulative admission of 81 Covid patients and their subsequent discharge of 22 patients. None of the facilities have registered any casualties.
The updated position of the utility of these coaches positioned at the nine major stations in the States of Delhi, UP, MP and Maharashtra are as follows:
In Delhi, the Railway has catered to the full demand of State Governments’ demand for 75 Covid Care coaches with a capacity of 1200 beds. 50 coaches are positioned at Shakurbasti and 25 coaches at AnandVihar stations. Presently, 5 patients were admitted at Shakurbasti and one patient discharged. In the first Covid wave last year , 857 patients were admitted and discharged at Shakurbasti facility.
In Bhopal , the Railway has deployed 20 Isolation Coaches with a capacity of 292 beds. 3 patients were admitted and are presently utilising the facility.
In Nandrubar , 24 Isolation Coaches with a capacity of 292 beds have been deployed. This facility has registered 73 admissions till date. Of the 55 patients’ admissions in the current Covid spell, 7 patients have been discharged. 4 new admissions were recorded during the day . The Unit has 326 beds still available for Covid patients.
In UP, though coaches have not yet been requisitioned by State Govt, 10 coaches each are placed at Faizabad, Bhadohi, Varanasi, Bareli&Nazibabad totalling to a capacity of 800 beds .
Prime Minister's Office
PM’s meeting with PM of St. Vincent and Grenadines
Prime Minister of St. Vincent and Grenadines Dr. Hon'ble Ralph Everard Gonsalves met Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today. Prime Minister Gonsalves, on a first ever visit of Prime Minister of St. Vincent and Grenadines to India, is also participating in high-level United Nations Convention on Combating Desertification  Symposium in New Delhi yesterday.
Prime Minister Gonsalves noted the enormous goodwill for India in St. Vincent and Grenadines and also in Carribean and Latin American region. He expressed appreciation for India’s developmental cooperation with the region and for India’s prompt assistance subsequent to natural calamities.
Prime Minister Modi noted the close cooperation between the two countries including in the international fora and congratulated St. Vincent and Grenadines for the historical achievement of becoming "the smallest country ever" to be elected as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council.
The Leaders agreed to enhance cooperation between the two countries including in the areas of skill development, training, education, finance, culture and disaster management.
Special Service and Features
India Achieves Remarkable Growth in Food Production
The Third Advance Estimate of production for India's major crops for the year 2022-23 indicates an estimate of 3305.34 lakh tonnes of food grain production which is an increase of over 650 lakh tonnes compared to 2013-14 when it was 2650.47 lakh tonnes.
Over the years, India has experienced a remarkable surge in the production levels of several key crops, such as Rice, Wheat, Maize, Cereals, and Lentils. It may also be noted that the year 2023 has been declared by the United Nations as the ‘International Year of Millets’. This remarkable growth in agricultural output plays a crucial role in bolstering food security and fostering the economic security and stability of the farmers.
Furthermore, the increase in the production of coarse grains signifies the importance of promoting nutritious grains in the country. With the government's farmer-friendly policies and the dedication of farmers and scientists, the agriculture sector in India is poised for continued development and further growth in the coming years.
These estimates serve as an important indicator of the progress and potential of India's agriculture sector, highlighting the nation's commitment to achieving self-sufficiency in agricultural production as well as doubling farmers’ income.
Further Reading-
Document on Agriculture and farmers’ welfare
Second advance estimate of production of Crops
New Data
Ministry of Defence
Casualty Evacuation by Navy from Agatti Island
At around 12:45 pm on 12 Oct 19, the Director Health, UTL Administration approachedNaval Officer-In-Charge at INS Dweeprakshak in Kavaratti to evacuate a lady police personnel, RasiyaBeeguma, 49 of Agatti who had suffered a stroke, to Kochi for further treatment.
Southern Naval Command launched a naval Dornier aircraft from Kochi airfield at 02:30 pm, for the evacuation of the patient at Agatti. The aircraft landed Agatti at 03:15 pm with medical team to embark the patient and landed at INS Garuda airfield, Kochi at about 04:30 pm.The patient has been shifted to General Hospital Ernakulam..
The Indian Navy had conducted similar evacuations earlier, once by a naval helicopter flown from Kochi to Kavaratti to evacuate a comatose female patient on 16 May 19 and, another time, by MV Triton Liberty, on lease to IN, from Kavaratti to Kochi to evacuate a pregnant female patient on 20 Jul 19.
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Cabinet
Cabinet approves release of an additional instalment of Dearness Allowance to Central Government employees and Dearness Relief to Pensioners, due from 01.01.2022
 to Central Government employees and Dearness Relief  to pensioners w.e.f. 01.01.2022 representing an increase of 3% over the existing rate of 31% of the Basic Pay/Pension, to compensate for price rise.
This increase is in accordance with the accepted formula, which is based on the recommendations of the 7th Central Pay Commission.
The combined impact on the exchequer on account of both Dearness Allowance and Dearness Relief would be Rs.9,544.50 crore per annum. This will benefit about 47.68 lakh Central Government employees and 68.62 lakh pensioners.
Prime Minister's Office
Telephone Conversation between PM and His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi had a telephone conversation today with His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales.
The two dignitaries discussed the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Prime Minister conveyed his condolences for the loss of life in the UK over the past few days. He expressed satisfaction that His Royal Highness had recovered from his own recent indisposition, and wished him lasting good health.
HRH The Prince expressed his appreciation for the members of the Indian diaspora in the UK, including many members of the National Health Service, who were playing a seminal role in combatting the pandemic. He also referred to the selfless work being done by religious and social organisations of the Indian community in the UK.
HRH The Prince thanked the Prime Minister for the facilitation and assistance provided for UK citizens stranded in India during the present crisis.
Prime Minister thanked HRH The Prince for the keen interest he has always taken in Ayurveda. He explained the recent Indian initiative aimed at teaching basic yoga exercises through short animation videos, and disseminating easy home-made traditional remedies for enhancing immunity. HRH The Prince appreciated the potential of these initiatives for enhancing health and wellbeing, especially in the present situation.
Ministry of Steel
International Trade Division of Marketing Department of RINL Awarded with Star Performance Award for Export Excellence
International Trade Division  of RINL/Visakhapatnam steel plant Marketing Department has been awarded with Star Performance Award for Export Excellence under the category of Rolled, Drawn and Folded Products of Iron and Steel – Large Enterprise by Southern regional of Engineering Export Promotion Council of India  for the year 2018-19.
Chief Minister of Karnataka, Shri Basavaraj Bommai had presented the award which was received by Chief General Manager - I/c -Shri M Satyanandam and General Manager -I/c -ITD Shri Prashant Sagar, recently at Bengaluru.
Shri Atul Bhatt, CMD, RINL appreciated the International Trade Division  of RINL on being awarded with the prestigious Star Performance Award for Export Excellence. Shri Atul Bhatt along with Shri DK Mohanty, Director  during an interaction with the International Trade Division of RINL today, appreciated the sustained initiatives being taken by the International Trade Division  of RINL to improve its presence in the international market.
This prestigious award is presented to any organisation which has excelled in international trade and successfully achieved a certain minimum amount of export performance in two out of three financial years. It may be noted that products of RINL are highly renowned in the international market for its excellent quality and delivery schedule.
Ministry of Defence
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh discusses bilateral relations and regional security situation with Japanese Defence Minister Mr Taro Kono
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh had a telephonic conversation with the Minister of Defence of Japan, Mr Taro Kono today. Raksha Mantri congratulated him on behalf of the Government of India for the enthronement of His Majesty the Emperor Naruhito.
Shri Rajnath Singh also expressed deep condolences for the loss of lives and property caused due to recent Typhoon Hagibis that hit Japan earlier this month. He commended the Government of Japan for its efforts to provide relief and succour to the people affected by the typhoon.
Expressing satisfaction on the robust defence cooperation between India and Japan, Raksha Mantri recalled his successful meetings with the Prime Minister of Japan Mr Shinzo Abe and the then Defence Minister of Japan Mr Takeshi lwaya during his visit to Japan in September, 2019.
Shri Rajnath Singh looked forward to meeting the Minister of Defence of Japan during the forthcoming ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Plus Meeting in Bangkok in November, 2019.
The two Ministers also exchanged views on bilateral relations and regional security situation.
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Ministry of Railways
Without mask no commuter is allowed to take Metro Service
Kolkata, Date: 20.12.2021
Metro Railway has been continuously conducting ‘No Mask, No Metro’ Campaign in the Metro premises. On-duty station staff, RPF staff have been ensuring maintenance of Covid protocols in the Metro premises to stop the spread of Covid.
As a part of this campaign, on 20th December, RPF staff of Kalighat post arranged an awareness programme about how to wear a mask properly at Rabindra Sarobar, Jatin Das Park, Kalighat and Rabindra Sadan stations during the peak hours. Such campaigns were also organized at Dakshineswar, Baranagar and Noapara stations as well as in the running Metros.
RPF staff have been counseling Metro users through loudhailers to follow all Covid protocols at stations and in running trains. They are not allowing any passenger to travel in the Metro, if found without a mask. Posters and banners are also on display at Metro stations to make passengers aware about this deadly disease and realize the importance of using masks properly. Regular announcements are also being made through the Public Address System for spreading Covid awareness.
Beside this, Metro users are requested to cooperate with the Metro Authority to stop the spread of the pandemic.
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RPF staffs counsel Commuters through loudhailers to follow all Covid protocols at stations and in running trains.
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Prime Minister's Office
PM greets people on Basant Panchami and Saraswati Puja
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has greeted the people on the occasion of Basant Panchami and Saraswati Puja.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said;
"सभी देशवासियों को बसंत पंचमी और सरस्वती पूजा की ढेरों शुभकामनाएं। मां शारदा की कृपा आप सभी पर बनी रहे और ऋतुराज बसंत हर किसी के जीवन में हर्षोल्लास लेकर आए।"
Ministry of Railways
Ministry of Railways releases a booklet of Year End Achievements titled “Building an Aatmanirbhar Bharat”
The booklet contains significant achievements and initiatives of Indian Railways in the year 2020
The booklet is available in the Ministry of Railways’ website
Ministry of Railways has released a booklet of achievements of Ministry of Railways in the year 2020 with the title “Building an Aatmanirbhar Bharat”. The bookletcontains significant achievements and initiatives of Indian Railways in the year 2020.
The booklet is having Ministry of Railways’significant achievements and initiatives with many specific titles like Lifeline of the Nation in the times of COVID-19, Railways spreading goodwill during COVID-19, Rail Suraksha, Infrastructure for a better tomorrow, Northeast connecting the Seven Sisters, Aatmanirbhar Bharat, Swachh Rail Swachh Bharat, Green Railways, Skilling India, Dedicated Freight Corridor on Track, Fast-track Freight, Freight on Front-foot, Prosperity in farms with Kisan Rail, Continue to Making Passenger Smile, Platforms of Progress, Public Private Partnership in Operations, Vikaski Rail, Nimble Railways Fast Railways, Transparency & Accountability etc.
The Hindi & English version of the booklet is available in Ministry of Railways’ website https://indianrailways.gov.in.
Link of English version of the booklet:-
https://indianrailways.gov.in/English Achievement Booklet RAILWAY__25.12.20.pdf
Link of Hindi version of the booklet:-
https://indianrailways.gov.in/HINDI%20Achievement%20Booklet%20RAILWAY__25.12.20.pdf
Prime Minister's Office
Under Rozgar Mela, PM to distribute more than 70,000 appointment letters to newly inducted recruits in Government departments and organisations on 22nd July
Rozgar Mela is a step towards fulfilment of the commitment of PM to accord highest priority to employment generation
Newly inducted appointees to also train themselves through online module Karmayogi Prarambh
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will distribute more than 70,000 appointment letters to newly inducted recruits on 22nd July, 2023 at 10:30 AM via video conferencing. Prime Minister will also address these appointees on the occasion.
The Rozgar Mela will be held at 44 locations across the country. The recruitments are taking place across Central Government Departments as well as State Governments/UTs supporting this initiative. The new recruits, selected from across the country will be joining the Government in various Ministries/Departments including Department of Revenue, Department of Financial Services, Department of Posts, Department of School Education, Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Central Public Sector Undertakings, Department of Water resources, Department of Personnel & Training and Ministry of Home Affairs, among others.
The Rozgar Mela is a step towards fulfilment of the commitment of the Prime Minister to accord highest priority to employment generation. The Rozgar Mela is expected to act as a catalyst in further employment generation and provide meaningful opportunities to the youth for their empowerment and participation in national development.
The newly inducted appointees are also getting an opportunity to train themselves through Karmayogi Prarambh, an online module on iGOT Karmayogi portal, where more than 580 e-learning courses have been made available for ‘anywhere any device’ learning format.